Executive Summary on Adult-Use Cannabis Read more
“I am thrilled that President Trump moved forward with former President Biden’s efforts to reschedule cannabis. This long-overdue shift will finally allow Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis operators to exist and grow with some of the same advantages afforded to every other industry,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Patients, providers, and small businesses have been navigating an impossible legal landscape for years, and today marks real progress toward a rational, science-based federal policy.” Read more
“Whether it’s modernizing emergency services, updating infrastructure or expanding programs for people with disabilities, these projects are about making our communities safer, healthier, and more connected," state Rep. Dan Frankel said. "A more inclusive space benefits us all." Read more
PRT Update on Bus-only Lane on Fifth Avenue in Oakland & Community Events Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 12 — The Allegheny County Democratic House Delegation announced today that Allegheny County is receiving $7.3 million in grants to support various programs aiding crime victims and community safety. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. “These grants will aid our county and justice system in numerous ways—from helping victims navigate the courts to treating addictions to preventing child abuse,” said state Rep. Aerion Abney, chair of the delegation. “On behalf of our Allegheny County Democratic House Delegation, I’m grateful to PCCD for the work they do to ensure this critical funding comes to our county.” The following grants were awarded to organizations in Allegheny County: $500,000 to Allegheny-Singer Research Institute for a program for post-incarcerated patients with a stimulant-use disorder. $487,424 to Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction for an initiative for treatment placement. $500,000 to Passages to Recovery Inc. for peer-advocacy support. $500,000 to Unity Recovery for peer-led re-entry support. $50,000 to A Child’s Place for citizens advisory and police liaison services. $49,757 to UPMC-Children’s Hospital for a public campaign on child abuse prevention. $53,139 to Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburg for victims’ rights programs and services. $80,392 to Read more
“The decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to strip the correct, legally recognized name of Adm. Rachel Levine from her official portrait is an act of political malice,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “It has no basis in policy, accuracy, or respect for public service. It is an attempt to rewrite history in order to marginalize a person whose record is unimpeachable." Read more
Hospital Merger Oversight Bill Back in Motion, Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project and Community Events Read more
Thanksgiving office hours, Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban in Schools & Community Events Read more
“These investments are going to have a real impact on our community,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “We’re talking about safer schools for our kids, vibrant commercial corridors that bring neighbors together and spaces where students can thrive. When we invest in our neighborhoods and institutions like this, everyone benefits.” Read more
Passing a State Budget and Community Events Read more
“In the face of careless cuts coming out of Washington, state budgets are under unprecedented and growing pressure to make up the difference—to fund the social safety net that keeps so many of our neighbors safe, fed, and healthy,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “This budget is a necessary step forward, but it’s also a reminder that the fight to protect our communities is far from over.” Read more
Frankel said, "Across Pennsylvania and the nation, families are struggling with food insecurity. The Trump administration’s cuts to social safety net programs and threats to SNAP benefits make an already dire situation worse. Thankfully, we have long-established local organizations leading efforts to help, along with many, many community members and public officials who are committed to protecting our neighbors from going hungry.” Read more
Federal Shutdown and SNAP Benefits, Fighting Food Insecurity, and Community Events Read more
Voting Resources for Nov. 4 election, Governor Shapiro Fights to Restore SNAP Benefits Amid Federal Shutdown, Letter to PUC concerning LIHEAP-Eligible Households & more Read more
Federal Shutdown Affects Food and Heating Assistance & Community Events for Halloween Read more
Summary of House Bill 1200 Read more
$7.3 Million Approved to Replace Lead Service Lines, Spooky Season events & more Read more
Funding will support replacing lead lines in the Hazelwood neighborhood Read more
100 Days Without a Commonwealth Budget, Talk & Tour of the 4 Mile Run Stormwater Project and Community Events Read more
Contraception is Health Care, Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act Advances, House Approves Background Check Bill for Rifles and Shotguns and more! Read more
“There’s nothing partisan about this – Democrats and Republicans agree that a blackjack dealer’s lungs deserve the same protection as an office worker’s,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. Read more
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